Recall 12V039000: 2012 Champion M1235
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 3, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 20
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Champion bus (champion) is recalling certain model year 2012 abc-m1235 trucks manufactured from june 21, 2011, through november 18, 2011, equipped with a freightliner custom chassis. Inacurate fault detection values in the bulkhead moudle software may cause the side marker/directional lights to stop functioning after a few minutes of vehicle operation. Lights will resume operation after the vehicle is shut down and restarted.
The risk
Failure of the side marker/directional lights to illuminate will result in decreased visibility of the vehicle and/or misinform other drivers as to the intended direction of travel, either of which could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Freightliner will notify the owners and perform repairs at its authorized facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 2, 2012. Owners may contact champion at 1-810-724-6474.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Champion M1235
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V039000
- Manufacturer
- CHAMPION BUS, INC.
- Owner letters
- Feb 2, 2012
- Components
- Exterior lighting:turn signal (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology